Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Contract Administrator (A04) to join the Advanced Weapons team of qualified professionals. This is an on-site position located in Northridge, CA. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role. Relocation, sign-on bonus, and schedule flexibility may be available. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.    The selected candidate will join Northrop Grumman’s Contracts organization and support assigned Government programs, proposals, and contracts operations activities. This role will work closely with business management, program management, operations, finance, supply chain, and other functional teams to support administration of contracts throughout the contract life cycle.    The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, communicating clearly with internal stakeholders and customers, and applying sound judgment to contractual matters. This position requires a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Key Responsibilities ·         Support the administration of assigned U.S. Government contracts from proposal and award through performance and closeout ·         Assist with proposal preparation, contract review, contract administration, and customer communications for assigned efforts ·         Review terms and conditions and identify contractual issues, risks, and required actions for internal coordination ·         Prepare, track, and maintain contractual correspondence, contract files, modifications, and related documentation ·         Coordinate with program management, finance, supply chain, and other functional teams to help ensure compliance with contract requirements ·         Monitor contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, and data calls to support timely submission and performance ·         Support contract change management activities and maintain historical contractual records ·         Participate in customer meetings and internal reviews related to assigned contracts ·         Assist with review and processing of non-disclosure agreements and other contractual documents in accordance with company guidance ·         Help communicate contractual obligations and requirements to internal stakeholders ·         Support capture and proposal efforts with contract-related inputs, compliance reviews, and risk identification Basic Qualifications – Sr. Principal Contracts Administrator (A04) ·         Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration, contracts management, supply chain, business management, or a related field; or a Master’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience